Fixed Term Retirement Plan

Secure and guaranteed income

A guaranteed, regular income you can plan around, with confidence.

Your payments can be made monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly and either at the start (in advance) or at the end (in arrears) of the payment period.

Gives you control

You can set the plan length, the regular income amount and the lump sum ‘maturity’ value.

Creates options later in retirement

At the end, you can use the lump sum as you see fit. If your health was to deteriorate by the end of the plan you may be able to buy an annuity at a better rate.

Supporting your loved ones

You can choose for your beneficiary to receive any remaining income payments and maturity value if you die during the plan.

Withdrawal from the lump sum

You can choose to make up to three withdrawals at any time during the term of the plan, subject to a minimum withdrawal of £5,000 each time. More details on withdrawals and the Guaranteed Minimum Payment Period.

Full details on these features are in the Key Features

Am I eligible?

You must be aged between 55 and 85 and have at least £10,000 left in a pension pot to buy one after you’ve taken your tax-free cash.

I want some flexibility later

If you'd like a guaranteed income but also want to give 'future you' some options, this may be for you. You’ll be able to decide what you want to do with the lump sum when the plan ends.

We're both fit and healthy

This product doesn't take your health or lifestyle into account when working out your income. If you or your partner have any health or lifestyle risks now, you could get a higher income from a Pension Annuity or other products that assess your health. If you choose the Fixed Term Retirement Plan, though, you can still get an annuity in the future with the lump sum you get when the plan ends.

I want security from risks

Your income is guaranteed and is not affected by the performance of investment markets.

Tax-free cash

You can take up to 25% of your pension pot as tax-free cash. If you don’t take the tax-free cash at the start of your plan, you can’t take it later.

Taxable income

Payments will be taxed as income, which could affect any benefits you claim. The amount of tax you pay on income from the plan will depend on your circumstances, and may change based on your income tax rate.

Higher income means a smaller lump sum

Choosing a higher income will reduce the lump sum, similarly if you choose a lower income, you could get a higher lump sum. You can also choose not to take an income at all and just get your lump sum at the end.

With security comes less flexibility

You won't be able to change the amount you get, but if your circumstances change you may be able to cash it in or transfer it to another pension product.

When it's gone, it's gone

Once the plan ends you won't have this regular income any more. It’s important to consider if you will have another source of income to replace it.

Health risks not recognised

If you or your partner has a health or lifestyle risk, a Pension Annuity, or products that take your health into account, may offer a higher income.

Mind out for inflation

If you choose to get the same income every year, this means with inflation, it may not buy as much in the future. Even with modest inflation, 20 years may halve the power of a £1 - will your lump sum be enough?